Liberia
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Monrovia
5,731,206
111,369 km²
Liberian dollar
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Liberia is located in Western Africa. Its capital is Monrovia, and it has a population of 5,731,206 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 111,369 square kilometers (approximately 43,000 square miles). Its currency is Liberian dollar. The population density is approximately 51 people per square kilometer. Liberia shares land borders with 3 countries: Guinea, Ivory Coast and Sierra Leone.
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Africa/Monrovia
Liberia at a glance
Africa
51 / km²
111,369 km²
Approximately 43,000 mi² (square miles)
Monrovia
Economy of Liberia
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Liberia
What is the capital of Liberia?
The capital of Liberia is Monrovia.
What is the population of Liberia?
Liberia has 5,731,206 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Liberia in square kilometers and square miles?
Liberia has a total area of 111,369 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 43,000 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Liberia?
The currency of Liberia is Liberian dollar.
